Arizona Tribune - Insurance Coverage for Transgender Surgery

SEATTLE, WA / ACCESS Newswire / September 1, 2026 / For transgender and nonbinary patients considering gender affirming surgery, insurance can be an important factor when choosing a surgeon. Dr. Javad Sajan of Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery accepts private insurance for transgender and gender affirming surgeries and is in-network with most private insurance carriers.

His practice offers a range of gender affirming procedures, including FTM top surgery, MTF breast augmentation, body contouring, tracheal shave procedures, and other surgical options based on each patient's goals. Insurance coverage for transgender proceduresdepends on the individual insurance plan, procedure, and authorization requirements, but eligible patients may be able to use their private insurance benefits for covered care.

How Does Insurance Coverage Expand Access to Gender Affirming Care?

Patients who qualify for insurance coverage for transgender procedures may have lower out-of-pocket costs for gender affirming surgery, depending on their insurance plan and benefits. By accepting most major private insurance carriers, Allure Esthetic enables patients to access surgical care through their existing health benefits.

The practice works directly with insurance companies to obtain prior authorizations and verify coverage before surgery, easing the administrative burden that often falls on patients.

Which Gender Affirming Procedures Does Dr. Sajan Perform?

Dr. Sajan performs a broad range of gender affirming procedures involving the face, breasts, chest, and body.

What Is Single-Stage Body Feminization Surgery?

Dr. Sajan has performed body feminization in a single surgical stage for appropriately selected patients. For eligible patients, he combines 360 liposuction, fat transfer to the hips, fat transfer to the buttocks, and breast augmentation into one surgery. This allows multiple areas to be addressed within a single surgical plan and a single recovery period.

What is Scarless Breast Augmentation for Transgender Patients?

For MTF patients, Dr. Sajan performs scarless breast augmentation using a transaxillary approach, placing the incision in the natural crease of the underarm rather than on the breast itself. This approach places the incision in the underarm rather than on the breast itself, which may be an option for patients who want to avoid a visible breast scar.

What is Single-Session Facial Feminization Surgery?

Dr. Sajan regularly performs single-session facial feminization surgery for appropriately selected patients. Eligible patients can undergo forehead contouring, brow bone reduction, rhinoplasty, jaw and chin contouring, tracheal shave, hairline advancement, lip lift, and other feminizing procedures in a single operation. This approach combines multiple facial procedures into a single surgery and recovery period.

How Does Dr. Sajan's Practice Support Transgender Patients?

Dr. Sajan has performed thousands of gender affirming surgeries. He has authored peer-reviewed research on plastic and reconstructive surgery, lectures nationally and internationally, developed the Advanced Facial Simulator for physician education, and published a book on aesthetic laser therapy.

His work has also received recognition from patients and professional organizations. The American Institute of Plastic Surgeons has named Dr. Sajan among its Top 10 Best Plastic Surgeons in Washington multiple times. He has also received a Patient's Choice Award and recognition for compassionate care.

Beyond its standard surgical services, Allure Esthetic offers a pro bono surgery program for qualifying transgender patients experiencing financial hardship. The practice provides gender affirming procedures to patients from across the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the United States.

Patients can contact the practice directly to verify insurance coverage for transgender procedures under their specific insurance plan and discuss their surgical options.

Media Contact
Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery
Website: www.allureesthetic.com
Phone: (206) 558-8765

SOURCE: Allure Esthetic Plastic Surgery

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